Biratnagar Airport
Biratnagar · NepalICAO VNVT
Biratnagar Airport (BIR) is an airport serving Biratnagar, Nepal, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 26° 28' 53.4" N, 87° 15' 50.4" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Katmandu (GMT+5:45).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from BIR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTM | Kathmandu, Nepal | 144 mi | 0h 46m | short-haul | 59 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at BIR
1 active airline serving Biratnagar Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Biratnagar Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tumling Tar Airport | TMI | Tumling Tar | Nepal | 93 km |
| Bhadrapur Airport | BDP | Chandragarhi | Nepal | 82 km |
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | Baghdogra | India | 108 km |
| Janakpur Airport | JKR | Janakpur | Nepal | 136 km |
| Saidpur Airport | SPD | Saidpur | Bangladesh | 183 km |
| Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport | PAT | Patina | India | 239 km |
| Paro Airport | PBH | Thimphu | Bhutan | 238 km |
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | Kathmandu | Nepal | 232 km |
Other Airports in Nepal
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 26° 28' 53.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 87° 15' 50.4" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 26.481501
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 87.264000
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Katmandu
- UTC Offset
- GMT+5:45
- Current Local Time
- 11:24 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 236 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 72 m
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